Garden Grove, CA
* Business For Sale – Sushi Bar Inside Major Market * Business Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Open 7 days a week) * Number of Employees: Full-time: 0 / Part-time: 0 * Owner’s Working Hours: Full-time *...
$45,000
Businesses For Sale in California
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Market Sushi
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PROFITABLE Semi Absentee Beauty Franchise in Affluent Area
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Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
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HOME-BASED FLOWER SHOP - Low Overhead Cost
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Profitable Franchise Pizza Restaurant in Santa Cruz County
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Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village
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Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
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Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5
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Established Hair Salon and Barbershop In Irvine, Low rent , 5 chairs
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Located near Manhattan Beach – 8,100 sq ft Gastropub concept
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Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.
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Hacienda Heights Market for Sale
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Vegan Thai Restaurant for Sale! AMAZING!!!
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Long-Standing Outdoor Structures Business | Seller Financing
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The Bar You've Always Wanted
Los Angeles, CA
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers SF Bay
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
As Broker/Franchisee at First Choice Business Brokers, I lead seven California offices serving clients statewide, with concentrated expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and Los Angeles markets. We help Main Street to lower-middle-market business owners with proven, cash-flowing operations achieve strategic exits. Over three decades, I've started, scaled, and sold businesses myself — and have personally facilitated transactions across technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1994 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $15 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
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Long standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Beverly Hills, CA
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Deck Design and Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
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Nail salon+ facial business for sale in Newark shopping center
Newark, CA
5 star reviews beauty salon for sale in Newark
Newark, CA
High-Margin Radiant Heating Contractor - Premier LA Niche Business
California
Profitable Junk Hauling / Dumpster business
Fresno, CA
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
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Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
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Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
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Market sushi
Norco, CA
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
Unique Mail Box Rental and Shipping in South Gate
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Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
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Adult Day Health Care Center with property near FWY 405
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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Imported goods Market - Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
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Motorcycle Repair Shop – Seller will consider a note!!!
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Be Your Own Boss Today - Hair Saloon
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Market Sushi
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Studio City Bar&Grill - Recent Renovation Ideal for Craft Beer Concept
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Manteca (San Joaquin County) CPA Practice - Motivated Seller - Terms &
San Joaquin County, CA
Lamar Rutherford
Excellens Solutions
Serving San Diego County, CA
There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.
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Profitable Printing Business-Established & Turnkey
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Waterfront Retail Shop
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Established Auto Service Business in Orange County, CA
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Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs
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Mario’s Auto Body Center Business and Property
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Turn Your Pizza Passion into Profits – Pizza Guys Franchise for Sale
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Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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